May 22, 2024
Ocean Grove wins spot in Bowls Premier League
OCEAN Grove Bowling Club will take on Australia's best clubs from this November after it secured one of the two coveted expansion slots in...
May 21, 2024
Funding revealed for Geelong Sports Package projects
THE sporting communities of the Geelong area have some more detail about their coming infrastructure, with the Victorian government confirming the projects to be...
May 21, 2024
The Blues Train finds new owner
THE Blues Train will soon be pulling out of the station under a new owner, with Daniel Kay taking over from founder Hugo T....
May 21, 2024
Missy Higgins adds Geelong show to tour
TICKET sales for Missy Higgins' Australian tour are running hot, and the singer-songwriter has just announced she is coming to Geelong. There has been huge...
May 17, 2024
Flying the flag for IDAHOBIT
THE Surf Coast Shire is again showing its colours for the LGBTQIA+ community, raising the rainbow flag outside its council chambers today (Friday, May...
May 16, 2024
Vale Norm Stanley 1977-2024
GEELONG'S First Nations community is in morning following the passing of Norm Stanley. The Kurnai/Wotjabaluk man, well known across the Geelong region as an artist,...
May 16, 2024
Avalon Airport CEO resigns
AVALON Airport will have to find its third chief executive officer in the space of two years, with Tony Brun to take off for...
May 14, 2024
New Torquay, Armstrong Creek bus routes revealed
THE state government has revealed the final version of its planned updated bus network for Torquay, Armstrong Creek and Charlemont, but it does not...
May 9, 2024
Australian Youth Orchestra to perform Mahler, Wagner
The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO), Australia's most prestigious youth ensemble, is coming to Geelong for a powerful performance with Mood: Mahler and Wagner. Under the...
May 7, 2024
Program to promote gender equality in sport launches next iteration
THE third iteration of a program to progress gender equality and promote respect within local football and netball clubs and communities has now begun. Respect...
April 10, 2024
Share what matters most
To mark National AdvanCare Planning Week, Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has urged everyone to share what matters most and communicate their preferences and...
April 10, 2024
New CEO appointed for Western Vic PHN
WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has announced the appointment of Craig Wilding as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Rowena Clift, who is...
April 9, 2024
Don’t forget your mouthguard, athletes urged
Parents and local athletes are being advised to consider oral and general health safety as the 2024 rugby and football seasons begin. Data from the...
April 9, 2024
Polwarth Medal recipients announced
TORQUAY "Rubbish Ranger" Dean Walton is the recipient of this year's Polwarth Medal, awarded at a community gathering last month to honour volunteers from...
April 8, 2024
Lions Clubs proposed for growth area
AT LEAST two new Lions Clubs are on the cards for the growth area of Armstrong Creek, with the international Lions Club movement issuing...
April 6, 2024
Nova Park takes off in Mount Duneed
A NEW space-themed playground has rocketed into Mount Duneed. Nova Park in the Armstrong Mt Duneed estate was officially launched last weekend with a family...
April 5, 2024
Views sought on parklet trial
AN OUTDOOR dining space in Jan Juc being used as a trial for a potential shire-wide rollout is ending this weekend, and the Surf...
April 5, 2024
Blue Gum’s visit to bring services to you
SERVICES Australia is bringing its Mobile Services Centre (MSC) "Blue Gum" to the Geelong region from Tuesday, April 9, offering locals easy access to...
April 5, 2024
Shire adopts new framework to measure economic success
THE Surf Coast Shire has introduced a new model that aims to create a more holistic view of economic success across the municipality. The Measures...
April 5, 2024
Surfing industry excellence honoured at awards
THIS year's Australian Surf Industry (ASI) Association Honours Night has recognised and celebrated outstanding contributions to the surfing community. The packed event at The Sands...
April 4, 2024
River’s blue-green algae outbreak clears
THE Barwon River in Geelong has been declared safe again for recreational activities, after tests found a reduction in blue-green algae in water samples. According...
April 3, 2024
Survey finds Baby Boomers feel happier, healthier than Gen Zs
Baby Boomers consider themselves healthier than younger generations, with Gen Zs and Millennials saying mental health, financial stress and quality of life are affecting...
April 2, 2024
Applications for shire kinder open soon
TORQUAY parent Courtney Weybury is excited her family has started another chapter with Torquay Kindergarten, after watching her first daughter thrive at the service. The...
April 1, 2024
REACH seeks green investment interest
DEAKIN University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from businesses looking to invest in research-led innovation projects...
